Django Girls Mombasa is a free one-day workshop designed to introduce women to programming in a supportive and beginner-friendly environment.
If you are curious about technology and ready to explore coding, this workshop is for you.
Date: Friday, 24th April 2026
Location: Pure Pearl Foundation,Nyali,Mombasa, Kenya
Cost: Completely Free
Participants: 30 women
Women interested in learning programming
Available for the full day
Have access to a laptop
No prior experience required
Welcome & Networking
We start with introductions and light refreshments.
Hands-On Coding
You will work in small groups with a coach and follow the Django Girls Tutorial using Python, Django, HTML, and CSS.
Lunch & Inspiration
A short inspirational tech talk during lunch.
Afternoon Session
Continue building your web application with guidance.
Closing Celebration
We celebrate your first completed web project.
We aim to empower women in Mombasa by increasing access to technology skills and building confidence in programming.
Django Girls Mombasa is powered by community. Whether you want to learn, teach, support, or sponsor, there is a place for you.
Applications for Participants, Coaches, and Volunteers are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.
The workshop will take place on 24th April 2026 at Pure Pearl Foundation, Nyali - Mombasa.
View the full schedule including registration, workshop sessions, lunch break, and closing activities.
View Workshop Day ProgramWe received an overwhelming number of applications from women interested in learning programming through the Django Girls workshop.
Applications are now closed. Selected participants will receive confirmation emails with further instructions before the event.
Status: Applications Closed
Developers from the community applied to support participants during the workshop and help guide them through the Django Girls tutorial.
Coach applications are now closed. Selected coaches will be contacted with preparation details for the workshop.
Status: Applications Closed
Volunteers support logistics, registration, photography, coordination, and overall event assistance during the workshop.
Volunteer applications are now closed. We appreciate the strong community interest in supporting Django Girls Mombasa.
Status: Applications Closed
Django Girls Mombasa is a free event. We rely on partners and sponsors to provide venue, food, internet access, and workshop materials.
Supporting this initiative means investing in the next generation of women in technology in Kenya.
Become a SponsorYes. This event is specifically designed for complete beginners. No prior programming experience is required. We will guide you step by step through the Django Girls Tutorial, and coaches will support you throughout the day.
Participants are required to bring their own laptop. If you do not have access to one, please indicate this clearly in your application form so we can see how to assist in exceptional cases.
Unfortunately, we do not cover transport, accommodation, or visa expenses. Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel to the venue in Mombasa.
No. Django Girls Mombasa is an in-person event. The exact venue will be communicated to selected participants. If you are unable to attend physically, you can still follow the official Django Girls Tutorial on your own.
Yes. Selected participants will receive installation instructions before the event. Coaches may also organize a pre-event setup session to ensure everyone is ready. Support will be available during the workshop if needed.
Yes. Thanks to our partners and sponsors, snacks and lunch will be provided during the workshop.
You are welcome to apply. However, priority will be given to beginners who have not yet had the opportunity to attend similar workshops.
During the workshop, you will build your first web application using Python, Django, HTML, and CSS. We will follow the official Django Girls open-source tutorial.
Django Girls is a global non-profit initiative that organizes free programming workshops for women, trans, and non-binary people worldwide. Events are organized by volunteers. The program is open-source and available on GitHub: github.com/DjangoGirls .
Django Girls Mombasa #2 is organized by a passionate team committed to empowering women in technology and building inclusive tech communities in Kenya.
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